TARANNUM IN QUR’ANIC STUDIES: A CHRONOLOGICAL REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJMOE.832001Keywords:
Chronological, Tarannum, Qur’anic Studies, ReviewAbstract
Tarannum represents an important dimension of Qur’anic studies, particularly in relation to the art and science of Qur’anic recitation, vocal performance, pedagogical traditions, and the broader transmission of Qur’anic knowledge. Despite its scholarly significance, the historical development of research associated with Tarannum remains insufficiently mapped, making it difficult to understand how research interests, productivity, and scholarly orientations have evolved over time. This study therefore provides a chronological review of the development of Tarannum in Qur’anic studies by identifying major patterns and shifts across different periods of scholarship. A systematic advanced search was conducted in the Scopus database using search terms centred on “Tarannum” and “Qur’anic Studies” and related concepts relevant to the research scope. Following the screening and selection process, 119 publications (n = 119) were retained as the final primary dataset and analysed chronologically according to publication year, research development, and observable patterns in scholarly productivity. The analysis identified three distinct phases: Emergence and Fragmented Scholarship (1967–2009), characterised by limited and dispersed publication activity; Consolidation and Progressive Growth (2010–2018), reflecting increasingly consistent scholarly engagement and gradual diversification of research interests and Expansion and Research Acceleration (2019–2026), representing a substantial increase in publication output alongside broader thematic and interdisciplinary orientations. The chronological pattern demonstrates a transition from scattered early scholarship toward a more established and increasingly diverse research domain encompassing Qur’anic recitation, pedagogy, memorisation, qirāʾāt, tajwīd, oral performance, aesthetics, and contemporary interdisciplinary applications. This review provides a structured historical account of the intellectual development of Tarannum-related scholarship and establishes a useful foundation for identifying research gaps, emerging directions, and future opportunities within Qur’anic studies.
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